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Adenovirus
Scientists at Medical College release new data on adenovirus
February 17th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of International Medical Research, "The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of recombinant adenovirus p53 agent (rAd-p53) injection combined with cisplatin (CDDP) for the treatment of malignant pleural or peritoneal effusion. After puncture drainage, patients in the treatment group (n = 27) received intracavitary administration of rAd-p53 (2 x 1012 virus particles) once a week for 4 weeks." "At 48 h after each rAd-p53 injection, patients were given intracavitary administration of cisplatin 60 mg/m(2). This administration procedure continued once a week for 4 weeks. The control group (n = 21)...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-02-17)
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